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Kevin De La Hunt Obituary

De La Hunt Kevin James De La Hunt, age 58, passed away at his Metairie home surrounding by his loving family on Thursday, May 26, 2016. He was a native of Gulfport, MS, a graduate of Gulfport High School (1976) and a New Orleans area resident for the past 40 years. He attended the University of New Orleans, and was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity. His was a career banker, formerly with First NBC, Whitney, Omni, and Iberia Bank at the time of his death. He is the son of the late Duane and Betty Noy De La Hunt. Stepson of Roma De La Hunt and Curley Cole. Brother of Robert (Vanessa), Linda (Rob) Reed, Carol (David) Peterson and Mark (Catherine) De La Hunt. Also survived by 12 nieces and nephews, 6 great nieces and nephews, and his two dear friends, Helen Meyer and Evelyn Trahan. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a Funeral Mass at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, 6425 W. Metairie Ave., Metairie, LA on Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at 2:00 PM, with visitation beginning at 1:00 PM. Private interment in Garden of Memories. Condolences may be expressed online at www.tharpsontheimerfh.com. Tharp-Sontheimer-Tharp of Metairie is in charge of arrangements. Information, (504) 835-2341

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Published by The Times-Picayune from May 27 to May 29, 2016.

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Anitra Haupt

May 31, 2016

I will miss you, your smile, and your unique sense of humor!

Robert DeVold

May 31, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

May 31, 2016

Sending my condolences to the family. May God give you strength and peace during this difficult time. (Psalm 29:11)

Josephine Heller

May 29, 2016

I first met Kevin when I was a freshman at the University of New Orleans. I was a Delta Zeta pledge and he was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. We lost touch after college, but I will always remember him as very kind, compassionate, thoughtful and funloving. Sorry to learn of his passing.

Eileen Caldwell

May 28, 2016

God Bless Cousin.

May 27, 2016

I ate many lunches with Kevin and the lunch crew of FNBC. Vince, Anna, Wanda, David, Tim and many others. I will always remember Kevin for his kindness and compassion. So sorry to hear of his loss.

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Agustin Corral

May 27, 2016

Rest in peace my dear brother and friend. Although distance and time has kept us apart, your smile always warmed my heart. Condolences and prayers ✞ to the family and friends.

Staff of Tharp-Sontheimer-Tharp Funeral Home

May 27, 2016

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Lisa Casey

May 27, 2016

You will be missed by many Kev!

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St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church

6425 W. Metairie Ave., Metairie, LA

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1600 North Causeway Blvd, Metairie, LA 70001

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